However, Kemp doesn’t believe his status for the opener is in jeopardy.

"That's my goal," Kemp told the team’s website. "I'm hitting off the tee, no soft toss yet. I have my good days and bad days. It's still a little sore. But being ready for the season is all that matters."

Kemp, 28, was injured when he crashed into the outfield wall at Coors Field on Aug. 27, though he played through the pain the rest of the season. Also limited by a hamstring injury in 2012, Kemp hit .303/.367/.538 with 23 homers, 69 RBIs and nine stolen bases in 106 games.